In the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, Jasprit Bumrah proved his expertise as a fast bowler by picking up 5 wickets. Despite leading the team in the absence of Rohit Sharma, Bumrah's consistent performance has made him the first Indian pacer to take 50 wickets in a single edition of the World Test Championship. He also leads the 2024 wicket-taker list for India with 61 wickets in 18 matches.
In a stunning display of batting, Rishabh Pant has solidified his status as one of the best wicketkeepers in Australia with a total of 661 runs in 13 innings and an average of 60.09. His performance in the first Test against Australia in Perth, where he was the second highest run-scorer for India with 37 runs, helped him surpass England's Alan Knott as the highest run-getter among visiting wicketkeepers in Australia. With this accomplishment, Pant also became the third highest run-getter for India in the World Test Championships, trailing behind Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
As India's Test coach, Gautam Gambhir faces a crucial test in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, as his position could be at risk if the team fails to perform well. There have been reports that the BCCI is considering making a change in the coaching position if India disappoints once again. Gambhir has recently faced criticism for Team India's poor performance in Tests against New Zealand and there have been discussions about potential replacements, including VVS Laxman. These issues were discussed in a 6-hour long meeting between Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar, and Rohit Sharma. However, the presence of disagreements between Gambhir and the team's think-tank raises concerns ahead of the crucial Test series.
The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India is set to commence this Friday. With two star pacers leading their respective teams, this clash at Perth Stadium promises to kick off an action-packed Australian summer. However, India will face a hurdle as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will not play in the first game, leaving Jasprit Bumrah to take on the captaincy role. Meanwhile, Australia is likely to give newcomer Nathan McSweeney his maiden cap as an opener. With the two teams having faced off in a total of 107 test matches, the Aussies hold the lead with 45 wins, while India has 32 wins under their belt. 29 tests have ended in draws, with one being tied. Don't miss this thrilling match at 07:50 AM IST on November 22, 2024, only at the Perth Stadium.
Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has joined the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in scoring 2000 runs for India in the World Test Championship. Despite dealing with injuries, Pant has achieved this feat in just 30 matches. The overall record for most runs in the WTC currently belongs to England's Joe Root who has over 5000 runs.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who missed the first test match against Australia due to the birth of his second child, is set to join the Indian squad on the third day of the Perth test. Jasprit Bumrah will continue to lead the team in Rohit's absence. This news comes after days of speculation about Rohit's arrival in Australia and provides much-needed clarity for the Indian team ahead of what promises to be a highly anticipated series.
The fourth and final test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to begin on Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Currently, India leads the four-match series 2-1. If India manages to win the final test, they will secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final in June, where they will face Australia at the Oval in London. Led by Rohit Sharma, Team India will be determined to win the match and secure their place in the final. Additionally, this test match is expected to break the record for the most number of viewers on the first day, which is currently held by a test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia.
In an interview with Star Sports pressroom, Cheteshwar Pujara revealed that he wants to see KL Rahul bat at number three in the upcoming first Test against Australia. The Indian team will be led by Jasprit Bumrah in the absence of Rohit Sharma and Pujara believes that Rahul's experience at that position will be beneficial for the team. The right-handed batter has struggled with the bat in recent years but will look forward to make an impact if given the chance to bat at number three.
In a disappointing start to the first Test between India and Australia, star opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck by Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc. The 22-year-old's dismissal was caught on camera and has since gone viral on the internet. India, without Rohit Sharma, are being led by pacer Jasprit Bumrah and have included two uncapped players, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy, in the playing XI for the match.
In a highly anticipated match for a spot in World Test Championship final, India faces off against Australia with both teams facing their own set of challenges. India comes into the match without captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill while Australia will be missing all-rounder Cameron Green. Debutants Nitish Reddy and Harshit Rana are set to don the Indian jersey, with Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja benched in favour of Washington Sundar. Follow live updates of the match below.